Pro Tools. Does it use hyper-threading?

[Somedane]

I've been reading all sorts of stuff about Pro Tools (Audio Editing software) and some say it supports hyper-threading and others say the opposite.

Or that it just runs very poorly with a hyper-threaded CPU.

 

So my question is, what is it?

 

As i'm build a pc meant for audio editing I'd really like to know so I can buy the proper CPU.

 

Also, if this isn't the right place to ask, please tell me where I should be asking this.

[Guest]

http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=294181
It has been 4 years, and he's never gotten his parts to let us know. However everyone in that thread seems to think so. Hyperthreading is basically virtual cores in a sense. 

http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=313747
The only one that seems to have a problem with hyperthreading is the Linus clone with 2 xeons (12 virtual cores.) 

http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Compatibility/Pro-Tools-11-System-Requirements
Clicking on the subsections on this page seems to reveal some help. Recommended sandy bridge CPU for Windows, so it seems you should be fine. 

I am able to run Cubase, and Reaper pretty well on my laptop with a LAPTOP CPU i7 4510U. (Performance less than a desktop i3) with 16 GB DDR3L (DDR3 ram with low power consumption.) 

My last school was running pro-tools on mac pros I believe, with maybe i5s. I know I'm not answering your question exactly, however I'm trying to say, it might not matter too much. 

Try downloading the trial to your computer you're using now, and you won't need an upgrade. Or just build a sick Gaming PC, and have 2 computers in 1, even if you decide you don't like gaming too much, you will have an amazing computer you may never need to upgrade again. Probably ever. 
http://connect.avid.com/Pro-Tools-Trial.html

The most important thing I believe is a good sound card. I'd recommend the Steinberg UR22, or UR22MK2 for starters. Midi input, and 2 hybrid jacks that are 1/4 inch, or XLR depending on what you plug in with seperate headphone and stereo speaker output with independent volumes for each also claiming support for pro-tools. 

[Somedane]

Wow, thanks for the help!

It really helps!

And it kinda blew my mind that they suggest a dedicated video card!

 

I was asking the question because I'm building a new system for my dad.

And I want the best bang for the buck. just so It doesn't feel like we wasted a lot of money.

 

And thanks on recommending a sound card, I've been looking at those but had no idea what to look for.